Horsetail extract silica acid source is commonly known as bottlebrush, mare’s tail, scouring rush and shave grass, and its scientific name is Equisetum arvense. Horsetail extract heal dislocated joints and pulled hamstrings and reduce osteoporosis. It is used externally to treat wounds and prevent infections. Horsetail extract is also used for fluid retention, kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract infections.
Horsetail is valued for its high content of mineral; especially Silica which makes it of value in promoting healing and new growth in connective tissue: Osteoporosis, Arthritis, cartilage degeneration, lung, skin, and kidney tissue degeneration. Restrains infection and discharges. Bladder infection, Interstitial cystitis. Neurogenic bladder, difficult or scanty urination. Incontinence. Bladder discharges, prostatitis. Stomach ulcers. Leg and skin ulcers and degenerative skin conditions (internal and external).
Perennial evergreen herbs, tufted. It has short and few whisker like roots, and is smooth and hairless, soft and slender, up to more than 1 meter, with green color, except for the dense and crisscross Gray Wool near the roots. It has 2 branches, like cauda equina. The leaves are thick, soft and slightly waxy. There are two types of leaf types: vegetative leaves are linear lanceolate, about 4 mm long and less than 1 mm wide, sharp, spiral, lying on branches and branches, closely arranged, slightly raised on the back; sporophylls are oblong or quasi circular, about 2 mm long and 1 mm wide, with flat base, caudate apex and raised main veins on the back. Sporangia reniform, yellowish white, shortly stipitate.
The plant is 1-2 meters high. The flowers are in spike shape. The inflorescence is 15-30 cm long. The flowers on the inflorescence are like thistle. The color is purple and red. It can last for a long time. The beauty is rare and lovely. It is a good material for flower arrangement.
Horsetail Extract Silica Acid Function
1. Horsetail extract silica acid used to treat nails brittle;
2. Horsetail extract silica acid with a good action on diuresis;
3. Horsetail extract powder can treat arthritis and atherosclerosis;
4. Horsetail extract powder used to stop wounds bleeding and promote rapid healing;
5. Horsetail extract powder a folk remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, arthritis, bleeding ulcers.
The effects of cauda equisetifolia are as follows:
1. Promote the metabolism of new and old human body;
It is very good to prevent or reverse the transformation of osteoporosis in spring because it is rich in minerals, especially magnesium. Cauda equisetifolia is rich in chromium, flavins, saponins and astringents, so it can prevent arteriosclerosis. It also contains potassium and iron, which can enhance vitality and reduce fatigue.
2. Cooling blood and detoxifying;
Cauda equisetifolia has the effect of cooling blood and detoxifying. If bitten by mosquitoes, it can be crushed and applied to the wound. It has a certain detoxification effect, and can also be used to prevent bleeding wounds and promote healing.
3. Help absorb calcium;
Horsetail grass is rich in silicic acid, which can help the body absorb calcium and nourish nails, skin, hair, bones and connective tissue of the whole body. Arctium lappa and cauda equisetifolia can prevent the split of hair and increase the elasticity of hair. Horsetail grass can also help remove excess oil from skin and hair, making hair healthier, thicker and more elastic.
